Letters: Wrong people entering politics?

Nassau Legis. David Denenberg (D-Merrick) speaks against a plan to put a liquefied natural gas pipeline 60 miles south of Jones Beach State park on July 9, 2013, during a public hearing at the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach. Photo Credit: Danielle Finkelstein

Will we ever get honest politicians who will serve the will of the people who elected them? ["Skelos cells were tapped," News, June 2].

A former Nassau County legislator, Roger Corbin (D-Westbury), was convicted of receiving bribes. And another legislator, David Denenberg (D-Merrick), resigned just before pleading guilty to bilking a legal client. Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) was indicted on conspiracy, extortion and bribery charges, and former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) was indicted on fraud and extortion charges.

Let me be clear: I support Sen. Bernie Sanders. Yet this is not about party lines, this is about the state of the nation. Sen. Rand Paul and former Rep. Ron Paul, for instance, deserve respect, while New York Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer are losing my respect the closer they lean toward supporting the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The people must return to politics to overrule the tragedy of the Citizens United decision, which allows money to rule. Change begins with one person standing up and voting nay.